Start Date
December 7, 2024

End Date
December 11, 2024

Location
Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive
Orlando FL

Event Type
• AAEP Event
• Continuing Education Credit
• Meeting
• Trade Show

Delivery Type
• In-Person
• Live
• On-Demand

Embark on a quest to level up your diagnostic and curative powers by joining the horse doctor community in Orlando for the AAEP’s 70th Annual Convention!
The 2024 event features 3 ½ days of educational sessions covering more than 20 topic areas in equine veterinary medicine and daily practice life. No meeting offers more educational options than the AAEP Convention.
Before we unveil the complete schedule of sessions and social events, please consult the Schedule -at-a-Glance for key dates and times.

Trade Show
Discover innovations to enhance your care of the horse and the growth of your practice among our nearly 300 trade show exhibitors. The Trade Show will be open Sunday, Dec. 8 – Tuesday, Dec. 10.

Both In-Person + Virtual Registration Available
In addition to the educational sessions, events and other unique experiences offered in Orlando, all in-person attendees receive complimentary access to the digital session recordings for unlimited viewing at home. Win+win!
Can’t join in Orlando but want to earn CE from the Convention’s robust educational program? Virtual registration is available and allows you to earn CE at your pace. In addition, virtual registrants will have the opportunity to attend live Table Topic sessions on Zoom in December which meet the CE licensing requirements for in-person education.

2024 Convention Schedule At-A-Glance
Saturday, December 7
7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Extended Student Program
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Council and Committee Meetings

Social/Other
5:30-7:00 p.m.             Welcome Reception

Sunday, December 8
6:30-7:30 a.m.             Partner Sunrise Sessions
8:00 a.m.                     Opening Session
9:00 a.m.                     Keynote Address
10:15 a.m.                   Kester News Hour
2:00-5:00 p.m.             Educational Sessions
2:00-2:30 p.m.             Foundation Scholarship Awards
2:30-4:45 p.m.             Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture

Social/Other
6:30-7:30 a.m.             Student Faculty Advisors’ Breakfast
10:00 a.m.-6 p.m.        Trade Show Open
Noon-1:00 p.m.            Student Chapter Presidents’ Luncheon
4:00-7:00 p.m.             Student Career Panel & Internship/Externship Night
4:00-5:30 p.m.             President’s Advisory Council Meeting
4:30-6:00 p.m.             Trade Show Reception
5:00-6:00 pm.              Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Social Hour
6:30-8:00 p.m.             New Practitioners’ Reception
8:00-10:30 p.m.           Vet Story Night

Monday, December 9
6:30-7:30 a.m.              Partner Sunrise Sessions
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.     Educational Sessions

Social/Other
6:30 a.m.                          Orlando 5K Fun Run & Walk
6:30-7:30 a.m.                  International Members’ Breakfast
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.      Trade Show Open
5:15-6:00 p.m.                  General Membership Meeting
6:00-8:00 p.m.                Alumni Receptions
6:30-8:00 p.m.                International Members’ Reception

Tuesday, December 10
6:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.              Educational Sessions
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.              USDA Accreditation Training

Social/Other
8:00-9:00 a.m.                         Christian Veterinary Mission Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.              Trade Show Open
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.                The President’s Luncheon
8:00-10:30 p.m.                       The After Party

Wednesday, December 11
8:00 -11:30 a.m.          Educational Sessions